EP3058404A1 - Optical coupling and assembly - Google Patents
Optical coupling and assemblyInfo
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- EP3058404A1 EP3058404A1 EP14854221.0A EP14854221A EP3058404A1 EP 3058404 A1 EP3058404 A1 EP 3058404A1 EP 14854221 A EP14854221 A EP 14854221A EP 3058404 A1 EP3058404 A1 EP 3058404A1
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- G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
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- G02B6/262—Optical details of coupling light into, or out of, or between fibre ends, e.g. special fibre end shapes or associated optical elements
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Definitions
- the Present Disclosure relates generally to optical assemblies and, more particularly, to an optica] coupling component and assembly in which changes in temperature have a reduced operational impact.
- optic components made from polymers have fundamental properties inherent to the material, such as, changes in Refractive Index with temperature (dN/dT) and coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE), that are typically ten times larger than glass or electronic substrates and glass filled polymers to which they are attached . These fundamental properties limit the use of polymer optical components in many fiber optic connection applications.
- the large dN/dT and CTE properties may generate a change in focused light position that results in a degradation of performance of the optical connection over temperature. This degradation of performance limits and sometimes prevents the use of polymer optic components in many fiber optic applications. In some instances, single mode fiber optic applications may be especially susceptible to degradation of performance due to the effects of changes in temperature.
- an optical interconnect assembly includes an optical coupling component having a body formed of a polymer materia] .
- the body has an ellipsoidal reflecting surface defining a first focal point and a second focal point, a first focal surface generally aligned with the first focal point, and a second focal surface generally aligned with the second focal point.
- the first focal surface and the second focal surface are spaced apart and at an angle to each other, and an optical path extends through the body from the first focal point to the reflecting surface and to the second focal point.
- An optical source from which a light signal is transmitted is positioned adjacent the first focal surface and an optical target at which the light signal is received is positioned adjacent the second focal surface.
- an optical coupling component for optically coupling a first optical component to a second optical component includes a body formed of a polymer material.
- the body has an ellipsoidal reflecting surface defining a first focal point and a second focal point, a first focal surface aligned with the first focal point and a second focal surface aligned with the second focal point.
- the first focal surface and the second focal surface are spaced apart and at an angle to each other and an optical path extends through the body from the first focal point to the reflecting surface and to the second focal point.
- an optical interconnect assembly includes an optical coupling component having a bod)' formed of a polymer material.
- the body has a reflecting surface defining a first focal point and a second focal point, a first focal surface generally aligned with the first focal point, and a second focal surface generally aligned with the second focal point.
- the first focal surface and the second focal surface are spaced apart and at an angle to each other and an optical path extends through the body from the first focal point to the reflecting surface and to the second focal point.
- An optical source is positioned adjacent the first focal surface and an optical target is positioned adjacent the second focal surface.
- Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of an optical coupling system according to the disclosure
- Figure 2 is a perspective view of an optical coupling system according to the disclosure
- Figure 3 is a perspective view similar to Fig. 2 but taken from a different perspective
- Figure 4 is a section of the optical coupling system taken generally along line 4-4 in Fig. 2;
- Figure 5 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of an optical coupling system with optical fibers coupled to the coupling component
- Figure 6 is a perspective view of another alternate embodiment of an optical coupling system with an emitter and a detector coupled to the coupling component;
- Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of an alternate embodiment of the coupling component of the optical coupling system.
- references to a feature or aspect are intended to describe a feature or aspect of an example of the Present Disclosure, not to imply that every embodiment thereof must have the described feature or aspect.
- the description illustrates a number of features. While certain features have been combined together to illustrate potential system designs, those features may also be used in other combinations not expressly disclosed. Thus, the depicted combinations are not intended to be limiting, unless otherwise noted.
- representations of directions such as up, down, left, right, front and rear, forward and rearward, used for explaining the structure and movement of the various elements of the Present Disclosure are not absolute, but relative. These representations are appropriate when the elements are in the position shown in the Figures. If the description of the position of the elements changes, however, these representations are to be changed accordingly.
- Figs. 1-4 depict an optical coupling system 10 for optically coupling two components together.
- a first optical component or optical source 11 and a second optical component or optical target 12 are optically coupled by a transparent optical coupling component 20.
- coupling component 20 directs optical signals in the form of light from the first optical component 1 1 to the second optical component 12.
- the first optical component 11 may be any optical source such as a semiconductor emitter or transmitter or an optical fiber through which an optical signal is transmitted.
- the second optical component 12 may be any optical target such as a semiconductor detector or receiver or an optical fiber into which an optical signal is directed.
- Coupling component 20 may be a one-piece polymer or resin member that includes a reflecting surface 21 together with a first focal surface 30 spaced from and opposing the reflecting surface and a second focal surface 35 that is also spaced from and opposing the reflecting surface.
- the first focal surface 30 is spaced from and at an angle to the second focal surface 35.
- the angle between the first focal surface 30 and the second focal surface 35 may be any desired angle provided that the other characteristics of the optical component 20 as described below are met.
- the angle between the first focal surface 30 and the second focal surface may be between approximately 70 and 110 degrees. In other application the angle may be approximately 90 degrees.
- Reflecting surface 21 may have an ellipsoidal shape or surface (Figs. 2-3) to create or define a pair of optical foci or focal points 31, 36.
- An ellipse defining a portion of the reflecting surface 21 is depicted in dashed line 38 for clarity.
- First focal point 31 may fall on or be aligned with first focal surface 30 and second focal point 36 may fall on or be aligned with the second focal surface 30.
- the light enters and exits coupling component 20 at a focal plane rather than a point.
- the major axis 39 of ellipse 38 (i.e., a line through the foci) is at an angle to both the first focal surface 30 and the second focal surface 35.
- the angle of the major axis 39 relative to the focal surfaces coincides with the angle of the reflecting surface relative to the foca] surfaces.
- first focal surface 30 is configured as a source location aligned with first optical component 1 1 and second foca] surface 31 is configured as a target location aligned with second optical component 12.
- optical signals in the form of a beam of light may enter the first focal surface 30 at an angle generally perpendicular to the first focal surface, reflect off of the reflecting surface 21 , and exit from the second focal surface 35 at an angle generally perpendicular to the second focal surface.
- the first optical component 1 1 and the second optical component 12 may be reversed with the coupling component 20 operating with equal effect veness.
- the coupling component 20 operates in an equally effective manner regardless of whether light is being transmitted from the first focal surface 30 to the second focal surface 35 or if light is being transmitted from the second focal surface to the first focal surface.
- the first optical component 1 1 is depicted in Fig. 1 as an optical fiber 13 and second optical component 12 as a detector 14.
- both the first optical component 1 1 and the second optical component are depicted as optical fibers 13.
- the first optical component 1 1 is depicted as an emitter 15 and the second optical component is depicted as a detector 14.
- Optical component 20 may be formed of an optical grade polymer that is capable of being injection molded, formed as part of an additive process (e.g., 3-D printed) or otherwise formed, such as polycarbonate, cyclic olefin or Ultern.*
- an additive process e.g., 3-D printed
- the ellipsoidal shaped reflecting surface 21 operates as a total internal reflecting mirror that efficiently reflects light that enters the optical component 20 at the first focal point 31 and focuses the light at the second focal point 36.
- light- entering the optical component 20 from the first optical component 1 1 will reflect off of reflecting surface 21 and direct the light into second optical component 12.
- an optical signal transmitted through coupling component 20 may be depicted as a beam or a bundle of rays 50.
- a first component of the beam is depicted at 51 entering optical component 20 at a first angle generally perpendicular to first focal surface 30 at source location 30 and reflects off of reflecting surface 21 at location 22 at a first reflecting angle 52 so that the light is reflected to second focal point 36.
- a second component of the beam that represents one outer vertical boundary of the beam is depicted at 53 entering optical component 20 at a second entry angle 54 relative to surface 31 at source location 30 and reflects off of reflecting surface 21 at location 23 at a second reflecting angle 55 so that the light is reflected to second focal point 36.
- a third component of the beam that represents an opposite outer vertical boundary of the beam is depicted at 56 entering optical component 20 at a third entry angle 57 relative to surface 30 at source location 30 and reflects off of reflecting surface 21 at location 24 at a third reflecting angle 58 so that the light is reflected to second focal point 36.
- first optical component 1 1 expands as it enters optical component 20, all. of the light will be reflected to the second focal point 36.
- the beam of light 50 will expand in three dimensions to form a relative conical shape and the ellipsoidal shape of the reflecting surface will reflect the light to the second focal point 36.
- light enters the coupling component 20 at first focal surface 30 as a relatively small eollimated beam of light 59.
- the beam expands in three dimensions as it travels through coupling component 20 until it reaches reflecting surface 21.
- the beam of light will contact the reflecting surface 21 in a generally ell iptical shape as depicted at 60 (Fig. 2) and reflect off of the reflecting surface.
- the beam of light will taper or focus as depicted at 61 until it reaches the second focal point 36, In a manner similar to the outer vertical boundaries of the beam that are depicted at 53 and 56 (as depicted in Fig. 1), the lateral or horizontal expansion of the beam of light wi ll also be redirected by the ellipsoidal reflecting surface 21 to the second focal point 36.
- One lateral outer boundary of the beam of ligh t 50 as it expands is depicted in Figs. 2-3 at 62 and a lateral outer boundary as the beam of light contracts or is focused is depicted at 63.
- reflecting surface 21 operates as a total internal reflecting mirror due to the shape of the surface and the difference in the indices of refraction between the optical coupling component 20 (optical grade polymer) and the atmosphere (air) surrounding the reflecting surface.
- a contaminant or foreign material e.g., water, dirt, dust, adhesive
- wil l change the difference in the indices of refraction between the optical component 20 and the air at the location of the contaminant and thus change the optical characteristics of the reflecting surface at the contaminant.
- a reflective coating or plating 40 (Fig. 7) to the outer surface 25 of the optical component 20 along the reflecting surface 21.
- the coating 40 provides additional reflectivity in case any contaminants or foreign materials come into contact with or become affixed to the outer surface of the reflecting surface.
- the reflective coating 40 may be any highly reflective material such as gold, silver, or any other desired material. Coating 40 may be applied to the outer surface 25 in any desired manner.
- the coating 40 may be selectively applied so that it is only applied in the portion of the reflecting surface at which most of the beam of light will reflect.
- an index matched medium 41 may be used to fill a first gap 16 (Fig. 1) between the first optical component 11 and the first focal surface 30 of coupling component 20 and a second gap 17 between the second optical component 12 and the second focal surface 35 of the optical component.
- Fig, 1 is not to scale for purposes of illustration.
- the gaps 16, 17 may be any desired distance. In one example, the gaps 16, 17 may be between 25 and 50 microns.
- the refractive index of the medium 41 may closely match the refractive indices of the first optical component 1 1 , the second optical component 12, and the coupling component 20.
- the medium 41 may be an index matched adhesive such as an epoxy that not only transfers light between the first optical component 1 1 , the second optical component 12, and the coupling component 20 in an efficient manner but also functions to secure the first optical component 1 1 and the second optical component 12 to the coupling component 20.
- first optical component 1 1 and the second optical component 12 may be secured to the coupling component 20 using some structure or mechanism other than an adhesive and the medium 41 may be an index matching gel, fluid or other material that does not have adhesive qualities.
- the index of refraction of the medium 41 may be any desired value, in one example, the index of refraction of silica optical fiber is approximately 1.48 and the index of refraction of the polymer coupling component 20 is approximately 1.56. In such case, the index of refraction of the medium 41 may be matched to approximate the midpoint (i.e.,
- the index of refraction of the medium 41 may be set to be approximate!' equal to the index of refraction of either the optical fibers or the coupling component 20.
- the index of refraction of the medium 41 may be set at any value between the indices of refraction of the optical fibers and the coupling component 20. Regardless of the medium, the use of an index matched medium will generally result in improved optical characteristics within the system 10.
- the coupling component 20 provides the advantage of redirecting and focusing an optical signal from the first optical component 1 1 to the second optical component without transmitting the signal through air and thus reduces the impact of changes in temperature on the signal transmission. More specifically, as the signal travels through the coupling component ⁇ i.e., from the first foci 31 to the reflecting surface 20 and from the reflecting surface to the second foci 36), it is subject to a constant index of refraction along its entire path since it is always traveling though the polymer material. Still further, the components other than the coupling component 20 that form the optica! path of system 10 ⁇ i.e., first optical component 11, second optical component 12 and medium 41), have very similar indices of refraction and thus changes in temperature have a relati vely small impact.
- the impact of changes in the index of refraction due to changes in temperature and resulting degradation in the optical signal may be minimized.
- the beam of light or optical signal is consistently focused on the target location. While this may be desirable in most applications, it may be especially important when one or both of the first optical component 11 and the second optical component 12 are single mode optical fibers due to their relative!)' small core diameter as compared to that of a multi-mode optical fi ber.
- the shape of the coupling component 20 may also provide the benefit of
- the position of the first focal point 31 and the second focal point 36 will typically follow the position of the first optical component 1 1 and the second optical component 12, respectively, as the coupling component 20 changes size with changes in temperature.
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